John Holt, the American educator, was passionate about the need for alternatives to traditional institutional schooling, seeing schools as often hindering children from learning rather than helping them; he became an important proponent of...

A portrait of the early nineteenth-century president documents his career with the House of Representatives, efforts to create a consolidated national government, role as a diplomat, contributions to foreign policy, and antislavery campaigns.

Based on the data contained in the four-volume Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, BMDB-9 also includes new genera and species, new combinations, and new taxa published through the January 1992 issue of the IJSB. Users will find short general...

As Mr. Gumpy enjoys a summer day on his small boat, he is accompanied by children, a rabbit, a cat, and a wealth of other animals, and soon the boat sinks causing everyone to fall into the water, but no one minds because the day is warm and Mr. Gumpy...

Meet the most heroic chickens in town!On Monday, Farmer Greenstalk dropped his watch down the well. . . . On Tuesday, Mrs. Greenstalk was too tired to make dinner. . . .Who will help the poor Greenstalk family? Chickens to the rescue! The amazing...

Through humorous opinions and informative facts, the mysteries surrounding how dinosaurs sound, what they ate, and how they lived are presented in this fun-filled, illustrated tale, featuring Spinosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Pterodactyl, and...

In a compelling, revisionist history, the author of The Blitzkrieg Myth traces the evolution of the German army during the twentieth century, following it through World War I and the interwar years to the end of World War II in 1945, re-examining its...

The personal story of a journalist who reported from the front lines of Sarajevo describes his Long Island childhood, struggle with debilitating depression, anti-depression therapy, and efforts to establish himself as a correspondent. 50,000 first...

An analytical account of the legendary British naval commander's early career and rise to prominence explores the leadership style that won the trust of his officers, his victory against the Spanish fleet at Cape St. Vincent, his relationships with...

An analytical account of the legendary British naval commander's early career and rise to prominence explores the leadership style that won the trust of his officers, his victory against the Spanish fleet at Cape St. Vincent, his relationships with...

'In smooth, economical prose, [Mosier] incorporates a number of thought-provoking insights and hypotheses . . . This is a stimulating overview of a war machine.' --Publishers WeeklyWorld War I has inspired a vast mythology of bravery and carnage that...

A first-hand account of the remarkable transformation of China over the past forty years as seen through the life of an award-winning journalist and his four Chinese classmatesAs a twenty-year-old exchange student from Stanford University, John...

Describes the Painbuster program, a revolutionary four-step plan that provides valuable advice and tips on treatments, medications, and exercises designed for pain-management. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.

Discusses our changing understanding of human sexuality, explains the nature and function of the Grafenberg spot, and suggests how women can improve their sexual relationships. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.

The Producer's Business Handbook provides a model for making a successful business of independent filmmaking. This book provides filmmakers with a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and gives them the information and tools...

This expanded second edition shows how effective and accurate modelling can deliver a more complete understanding of a business. Jon Holt covers all aspects of the BPM process, including analysis, specification, measurement and documentation. New...

This is a reprint of ISBN 978-0-901-35743-4Widely acknowledged as the one stop summary of health and safety fundamentals, Principles covers law, safety technology, occupational health and hygiene and safety management techniques. Originally written...

This is a reprint of ISBN 978-0-901-35743-4Widely acknowledged as the one stop summary of health and safety fundamentals, Principles covers law, safety technology, occupational health and hygiene and safety management techniques. Originally written...

Competency is the ability of an individual to perform their working activities. Competencies should be based on roles, rather than on job descriptions. This book shows how to assess competency in practical and effective ways to deliver productive...

The Producer'apos;s Business Handbook provides a model for making a successful business of independent filmmaking. It will give you a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and supply you with the information and tools...

A Los Angeles Times reporter covers the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race in vivid detail, chronicling the icy hell endured by racers over two weeks and 1,023 miles. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

Blah! Mr. Raisin is a bit of a grump. He lives all alone in a little house, and he likes it that way just fine. One day, a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin's doorstep. When he opens it up, it seems there's nothing inside . . . until he notices...

A naturalist and editor for Mother Earth News recounts his family's twenty-five-year residence in a hand-built mountain cabin in southwestern Colorado, describing the region's seasonal renewals, his witness to its vast wildlife, and his experiences...